0510/21 IGCSE English as a Second Language June 2019

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Cambridge Assessment International Education Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Paper 2 Reading and Writing (Extended)

Candidates answer on the Question Paper. No Additional Materials are required.

0510/21 May/June 2019

2 hours

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Write your centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.

Answer all questions. Dictionaries are not allowed.

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Exercise 1

Read the article about a chef who works in Antarctica, and then answer the following questions.

Cooking on ice

Jennifer Doyle is a chef in one of the world's remotest places. She works at the Casey Research Station in Antarctica, where she's in charge of feeding the scientists who work there. `It's such a fascinating environment. Lots of my colleagues comment on the night skies, which are full of light. But for me it's the colours of the landscape that stand out. People think everything is white but actually there's an amazing range.'

Three years ago, Jennifer worked as Head Chef for a multinational company, preparing business lunches and party food. `The job was good but I was bored. I'd been looking at job adverts in catering magazines but hadn't seen anything interesting.' Then, a colleague told her about an advert for chefs to work in Antarctica, so she applied. Her application was successful, on the condition that she could pass a medical test. `I didn't have any doubts about accepting. I wanted to go straightaway!'

During Antarctic winters, which last from February to December, the research station is completely cut off from the outside world by ice. A ship arrives at the end of January with supplies for the winter. Once it leaves, the sea freezes and the staff are on their own until December. `I can't pop out to the supermarket ? the nearest is 2000 miles away in Chile! But that's not as big a problem as working out how much food to order. That's the biggest challenge for me.'

Jennifer believes that being a chef in Antarctica is not just about cooking food. `Food is very powerful and can have a big effect on people's mood. Preparing meals that make them feel better is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job.' And while other chefs might feel limited by a narrow range of ingredients, Jennifer doesn't. `This job gives me a fantastic opportunity to be creative, as I have to come up with ideas for meals using only the ingredients I have.' The fruit and vegetables only last a few months, and when they run out people start to dream about fresh food like oranges, according to Jennifer. `One year, people started keeping apples to trade with each other and these became quite a valuable currency.'

Winter temperatures reach minus 50 degrees Celsius, and when the wind blows it can feel even colder. Jennifer remembers when she first arrived. `I stepped outside but hadn't put on my protective glasses. Within minutes, my eyes started to freeze so I had to get back inside quickly! I'd been so busy planning a menu, I just didn't remember to put them on ? I won't make that mistake again!' For Jennifer, however, the cold is all part of the attraction of being in Antarctica. She accepts that some people find such low temperatures difficult but says there are things they can do to help. `If you go to bed cold, you tend to stay cold, so try to do some exercise before getting into bed. This might sound strange but it can really make a difference.' Another of her useful tips is to put your clothes in the bed the night before so they're not so cold when you put them on the next morning.

So would she go back to a normal job? `Not at the moment, although sometimes I dream about relaxing in a hot bath. We're only allowed a two-minute daily shower, as every drop of water has to be dug from the ice and melted. Overall though, it's great. There isn't much to spend my salary on, so I'm saving lots of money for the future!'

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3 1 How did Jennifer first find out about the job?

.................................................................................................................................................... [1] 2 What did Jennifer have to do in order to accept the job offer?

.................................................................................................................................................... [1] 3 When is food delivered to the research station?

.................................................................................................................................................... [1] 4 What does Jennifer find most difficult about her job?

.................................................................................................................................................... [1] 5 Which food did staff use to exchange for other things?

.................................................................................................................................................... [1] 6 Why did Jennifer forget to wear glasses one day?

.................................................................................................................................................... [1] 7 What advice does Jennifer give for keeping warm inside the research station? Give two details.

.......................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... [2] 8 What does Jennifer miss? .................................................................................................................................................... [1] 9 What does Jennifer like about living and working in Antarctica? Give four details. .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................................................... [4]

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Exercise 2

Read the reviews of four websites (A ? D) that teach people to play the guitar. Then answer Question 10 (a) ? (j).

Best websites for learning how to play the guitar

Reviewed by Guitar Magazine's Dave Garner

A

Many of the good things about other websites for learning how to play the guitar are also true of ? after all, competition is strong, so they generally have similar features. One thing that stands out about this one is the site's Hub Learning technique, which takes you through the basics to an intermediate level in an effective way. If you're just starting out, you'll be playing simple solos in no time, but if you can already do this, other sites might be more useful. The ability to download video content to your computer is useful, and the lessons themselves are great, but they don't try to include too much at once. Another thing that's good is the free trial. Go to the website, fill in your email address, and start learning! One word of warning ? you'll be sent lots of emails advertising the lessons, but this is understandable since the more people who choose to sign up and pay a monthly fee, the more they can keep delivering a high-quality service.

B

What's great about is that you learn from the best. For a monthly fee, you can access video lessons, although unfortunately these can't be downloaded, which would be more helpful for users. However, you can also pay more to sign up with a specific teacher ? a real bonus for those who learn best from individual private instruction. Choose the type of guitar you want to play (acoustic, electric etc.) and style you want to learn (rock, blues, jazz etc.). You then record videos of you playing and send them to your teacher, and they give advice by video message for you to listen to as often as you like. The teachers are some of the world's top guitarists ? I chose the `Rock Guitar' course from Paul Henson, from River. As well as being an amazing guitarist, he was a great tutor, which I wasn't expecting ? celebrities sometimes promote services just for money, after all.

C

This website has fans from all over the world. There's a long list of song options to choose from, and you're sure to find your favourite. The free lessons teach everything from the basic notes to impressive solos, and the enthusiasm shown by tutor Jerry makes learning a pleasure. So just select the song you want to learn, and watch the lesson. The site is well-organised so it's easy to find what you want. For example, if you want to focus on advanced technique, there's a section for that, and there are also lessons for those with some previous experience. Although perhaps there's less information in the beginner lessons than you would get from sites you pay for, it's still worth a look.

D

This is one of the biggest guitar lesson websites around, and has all the top-quality features you'd expect. There are over 5000 lessons, so whatever your taste in music, you'll find it here. Members are really happy with the service ? any negative comments are generally to complain that lessons aren't free. But considering what you get, $6.99 a month seems reasonable. Learning with is fun, and you'll see big improvements no matter how experienced you are. A highlight of this site is that you can video-chat online with instructors from the comfort of your home. There are also lessons recorded by some famous guitarists, which show the techniques used in some of music's most well-known songs, although these will probably be of more practical use for advanced players. The organisation of the beginner's section is a bit complicated, with many choices to make and different teachers. But once you've found your way around the site, you'll love discovering new and unexpected styles from all over the world.

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10 For each question write the correct letter A, B, C or D on the line.

Which review ...

(a) describes a service which allows learners to speak directly with teachers?

.......... [1]

(b) compares the amount of content in lessons with websites which are not free?

.......... [1]

(c) suggests that the site may not be suitable for more experienced players?

.......... [1]

(d) suggests that the number of options on the website for new players may be confusing? .......... [1]

(e) mentions a feature that they feel could improve the site?

.......... [1]

(f) remarks on the positive effect of the teacher's personality?

.......... [1]

(g) comments that the lessons contain an appropriate amount of information?

.......... [1]

(h) mentions that guitar players of all levels will make progress?

.......... [1]

(i) admits that they were surprised by the quality of the teaching on the site?

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(j) comments that it is acceptable for the site to encourage membership?

.......... [1] [Total: 10]

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